Study Ladder/ Sumdog

These are great websites that the children can use to develop their knowledge and understanding in various subjects areas. Last year year 5 loved them for maths and found them really engaging and motivational. Why not sign up for free and give it a go? It only takes a short time to set up. See Mr Wood for support.

Carol Dweck - Growth Mindset

John Hattie - Learning

Shirley Clarke - Feedback

Times tables 'to be tested by age 11'

Every pupil in England will be tested on their times tables before leaving primary school, under government plans.

Pupils aged 11 will be expected to know their tables up to 12x12, and will be tested using an "on-screen check".

The checks will be piloted to about 3,000 pupils in 80 primary schools this summer, before being rolled out across the country in 2017.

Education Secretary Nicky Morgan said maths was a non-negotiable aspect of a good education.

The "on-screen check" examination will involve children completing multiplication challenges against the clock, which will be scored instantly.

The Department for Education says it is the first use of on-screen technology in National Curriculum tests.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-35216318